BD InsyteTM AutoguardTM Shielded IV Catheter, 20g x 1", Pink

The well established BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ shielded IV catheter incorporates advanced safety features including a push button that instantly retracts the needle, helping reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. It also features notched needle technology that lets you easily visualize blood return along the catheter shaft, which can enhance care for fragile vessels or vessels without venous tone.

• BD pushbutton needle shielding technology is demonstrated to reduce needlestick injuries by 95%
• BD Instaflash™ needle technology on 20, 22 and 24 ga products incorporate a notched needle, which may improve first-stick success and reduce painful hit-and-miss insertions
• BD Vialon™ biomaterial softens up to 70% in the vein, enabling longer dwell times and reducing the chance of mechanical phlebitis by up to 50%